“After taking those underground samples, we have enough information to move immediately to an underground delineation drilling program … And from that, we'll be able to start to put together a preliminary mine plan, and then we'll start to rebuild the plant that's there. And we're moving everything through the permitting stages and getting all that put into place,” said Pinnacle Silver and Gold President, CEO and Director Robert Archer.
Pinnacle Silver and Gold (TSXV:PINN,OTCID:PSGCF,FWB:P9J) is advancing its high-grade El Potrero silver-gold project in Durango, Mexico, with the goal of returning the past-producing asset to production as quickly as possible.
Speaking with the Investing News Network at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, President, CEO and Director Robert Archer said the company is focused on fast tracking development, with hopes of achieving production by the end of next year. The project benefits from existing underground workings, giving Pinnacle a strong foundation as it moves forward.
Recent underground sampling has delivered encouraging high-grade results, including values of up to 85 grams per ton (g/t) gold and 520 g/t silver. Archer explained that the company has collected roughly 900 samples from underground, providing a solid understanding of where mineralization is located.
With this data in hand, Pinnacle is preparing to begin closely spaced underground delineation drilling aimed at defining the size, shape and average grades of the mineralized zones — a key step toward building a preliminary mine plan.
Watch the full interview with Pinnacle Silver and Gold President, CEO and Director Robert Archer above.
American Uranium (ASX:AMU,OTCID:AMUIF) Executive Director Bruce Lane says recent test work at the company’s Lo Herma uranium project in Wyoming has delivered an important proof of concept for its in situ recovery (ISR) development plans. The testing focused on validating aquifer performance, a critical factor for ISR mining, where uranium is mobilised within groundwater and pumped to surface.
Lane explained the company was able to confirm pumping rates “in line with our scoping study assumptions of around 20 gallons per minute,” adding that aquifer conditions appear comparable to nearby operating ISR mines, including Cameco's (TSX:CCO,NYSE:CCJ) Smith Ranch-Highland facility.
The company is now preparing an updated mineral resource estimate following a late 2025 drilling program that extended mineralisation to the north of the planned mine area. Lane said the goal is “to bring that data into our resource model,” with the immediate objective of growing the resource and refining confidence levels.
Beyond drilling, Lane said the company is advancing baseline hydrogeological work and permitting activities, noting that the scoping study envisions construction in the 2028 to 2029 timeframe and potential production in the 2029 to 2030 window.
Watch the full interview with American Uranium CEO and Executive Director Bruce Lane above.
Standard Uranium (TSXV:STND,OTCQB:STTDF) is advancing an ambitious exploration strategy in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin, according to CEO and Chairman John Bey, who spoke with the Investing News Network at the 2026 Vancouver Resource Investment Conference.
The company is preparing for a multi-project drill campaign that includes its flagship Davidson River project, as well as inaugural drilling at the Corvo and Rocas projects. Bey highlighted Davidson River’s proximity to NexGen Energy's (TSX:NXE,NYSE:NXE) Rook I project, noting that the Southwestern Athabasca Basin is emerging as a key area for high-grade uranium discoveries.
Bey also discussed Standard Uranium’s project generator model, which the company adopted in 2023 to manage risk and funding challenges during weaker market conditions. Under this approach, joint venture partners fund exploration in exchange for earning project interests, while Standard Uranium receives cash, shares and operatorship fees.
Bey said the model has allowed the company to advance multiple projects simultaneously, keep exploration teams active and maintain strong relationships with local communities and service providers, while preserving upside exposure to potential discoveries.
Watch the full interview with Bey above.
Sirios Resources (TSXV:SOI,OTCQB:SIREF) Chairman Dominique Doucet says the company is entering its "second life." Following the strategic acquisition of OVI Mining, the company is consolidating a district-scale platform in Québec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, anchored by its flagship Cheechoo gold project.
The Cheechoo project is less than 15 kilometers away from the world-class Éléonore gold mine and an underutilized mill, with 1.3 million ounces indicated at 1.12 g/t gold, and 1.7 million ounces inferred at 1.23 g/t gold.
In December 2025, Sirios Resources announced a definitive arrangement agreement with OVI Mining, which is set to create a Québec-focused gold company that also brings in expertise from Osisko Development (TSXV:ODV) executives Sean Roosen and Laurence Farmer, who will join the Sirios board on closing.
With gold prices holding historic highs and over $1.5 million recently added to its treasury via warrant exercises, the company is fully funded for its next phase: a major summer drilling campaign in 2026.
Watch the full interview with Sirios Resources above.
With an eye for detail and over a decade of experience covering the mining and metals sector, Charlotte is passionate about bringing investors accurate and insightful information that can help them make informed decisions.
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Steve Penny, founder of SilverChartist.com, shares his thoughts on silver's price breakout and next move, as well as the gold, platinum, uranium and oil markets.
"In 1979, silver went up 700 percent, 8X in 12 months. I think that moment still lies ahead," he said.
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With an eye for detail and over a decade of experience covering the mining and metals sector, Charlotte is passionate about bringing investors accurate and insightful information that can help them make informed decisions.
She leads the Investing News Network's video and event coverage, and guides a team of writers reporting on niche investment markets.
Eric Nuttall, partner and senior portfolio manager at Ninepoint Partners, shares his outlook for oil and natural gas in 2026, emphasizing that he remains bullish on both.
However, he's looking at different timelines — he sees natural gas as a more immediate story, while oil is likely to pick up in the second half of the year.
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Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
